Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor is currently facing a challenging health crisis, as he is in need of a kidney transplant.
The actor, who has been dealing with the illness for months, has reached out to fans and well-wishers for financial support to undergo the necessary surgery in India.
In a video circulating on social media, Amaechi Muonagor can be seen laying on a bed, pleading for help.
His Nollywood colleague Kingsley Orji, who was seated next to him, made an appeal on his behalf.
Orji revealed that the illness has affected the actor's speech and that he recently left the teaching hospital due to financial constraints.
He emphasized the importance of Muonagor receiving a kidney transplant and urged fans and well-wishers to contribute to help him travel to India for the surgery.
"It has not been easy. He has been in this condition for months now. He wants to go for a kidney transplant. What we want is for you to help us for him to travel to India," Orji said.
"He just came back from the ICU in Nnewi teaching hospital a couple of days ago. He was responding to treatment but not very well.
We decided to bring him home because there was no money but it is not advisable. He barely talks well. Please, he needs your help."
The Nollywood community and fans have rallied around the actor, sharing the video and information about his situation on social media platforms to raise awareness and encourage donations.
Amaechi Muonagor is a well-known and respected figure in the Nigerian film industry, having starred in numerous movies and TV shows.
His contribution to the growth and development of Nollywood is significant, and his current health condition has sparked concern among his colleagues and fans alike.
As the Nigerian entertainment industry continues to grapple with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this latest development serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting and uplifting one another during difficult times.
